CITY OF ROSEVILLE
POLICE CHIEF
DEFINITION
To plan, organize, direct and review the activities and operations of the Police Department including
law enforcement investigation, crime prevention, and administrative support services; to coordinate
assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible
and complex administrative support to the City Manager.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives policy direction from the City Manager.
Exercises direct supervision over assigned management, supervisory, professional, technical, and
administrative support personnel.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develop, plan and implement department goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies
and procedures.
Coordinate department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and
organizations; provide staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; prepare and present
staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the department's work plan; assign work
activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods
and procedures.
Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the Police Department budget;
direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies;
monitor and approve expenditures; implement mid-year adjustments.
Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct
performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures; maintain discipline and high standards
necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department.
Represent the department to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community and
professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
Research and prepare technical and administrative reports and studies; prepare written
correspondence as necessary.
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Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the
public using principles of good customer service.
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of
Principles and practices of law enforcement administration, organization, and operation.
Modern practices and methods of patrol, traffic control, investigation, crime prevention, and
related administrative support services.
Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.
Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations.
Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of
programs, policies and operational needs.
Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management.
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Use of firearms and other modern police equipment and communications and information
systems related to law enforcement.
Ability to:
Plan, direct and control the administration and operations of the Police Department.
On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of a sworn Police Officer’s job;
analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; know laws,
regulations and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem solve department
related issues; remember various rules and procedures; and explain and interpret policy.
On a continuous basis, sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time. Intermittently
twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation;
use telephone, and communicate through written means; continuously wear utility belt and
other police equipment of 30 pounds; and intermittently carry weight of 100 pounds or less.
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Develop and implement department policies and procedures.
Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
Successfully develop, control and administer departmental budget and expenditures.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions
and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Interpret and apply City policies, procedures, rules and regulations and Police Department
General Orders.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Supervise, train and evaluate assigned personnel.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of
work.
Experience and Training
A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in law enforcement
administration, including three years of administrative and management
responsibility.
AND
Training:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
License or Certificate
Possession ofa valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
Possession of a Management Certificate issued by the California Police Officers Standards
and Training Commission (P.O.S.T.) within six months of date of appointment.
Employees must be tobacco free and cannot use tobacco products on or off duty.
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